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Indonesia says IEU-CEPA to lift exports to EU by over 50 percent

Indonesia's Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs has projected that the IndonesiaEuropean Union ...

Antara News 3 Dec 2025 10:31 am

AutoFlight Aviation Technology Unveils Zero-Carbon eVTOL Water Vertiport

AutoFlight Aviation Technology, a global leader in electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) innovation, has ...

Antara News 3 Dec 2025 10:22 am

Bangladesh: ahead of elections 2026

The Hindu 3 Dec 2025 10:15 am

GAC GROUP HYPTEC SSR Sets New Guinness World Record for Pure Electric Drift Speed

OnNovember 22, 2025, in the stunning canton Drift video release, theGAC GROUP HYPTEC SSR ...

Antara News 3 Dec 2025 10:09 am

Sumatra flood: Baznas deploys aid posts across flood-hit regions

The Indonesian National Alms Agency (Baznas) has established assistance posts in 32 locations across Aceh, North ...

Antara News 3 Dec 2025 9:23 am

TNI AU deploys aircraft to airdrop relief supplies in Aceh

The Indonesian Air Force (TNIAU) deployed a transport aircraft to airdrop relief supplies in Aceh Tamiang ...

Antara News 3 Dec 2025 7:32 am

Agriculture Minister raises Rp75.85B for Aceh-Sumatra disaster victims

Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman raised Rp75.85 billion, or about US$4.56 million, during a nationwide ...

Antara News 3 Dec 2025 7:12 am

Trump says National Guard will be sent to New Orleans in a couple of weeks

The city is also bracing itself for a separate immigration crackdown dubbed Swamp Sweep that aims to arrest 5,000 people over the coming weeks

The Hindu 3 Dec 2025 7:06 am

Identis: A New Chapter for Matica Group

-Trustech, the leading international event for trust-based technologies and the flagship exhibition for the identity ...

Antara News 3 Dec 2025 6:13 am

We dont want them: Trump rages against Somali immigrants

Donald Trumps heated remarks come as a scandal unfolds in the state of Minnesota, where prosecutors say more than $1 billion went to non-existent social services, largely through false billing by Somali Americans

The Hindu 3 Dec 2025 6:03 am

NIKE, Inc. Announces Senior Leadership Changes to Accelerate Win Now Actions

-NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today shared the following note with employees regarding changes to its Senior Leadership ...

Antara News 3 Dec 2025 5:36 am

U.K. medical team to arrive in Bangladesh as Zia remains critical

Speaking to reporters in front of Evercare Hospital, AZM Zahid Hossain said the U.K. specialists would join the international medical board already supervising Khaleda Zia's treatment.

The Hindu 3 Dec 2025 2:08 am

Pakistan accuses India of Hindering Sri Lanka relief efforts

Islamabad: Pakistan on Tuesday alleged that its relief operations for cyclone-hit Sri Lanka were being hampered by lack of cooperation by India by delaying permission to use its airspace, a claim India trashed as ridiculous. We reject the ridiculous statement made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, which is yet another attempt of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 2 Dec 2025 11:36 pm

Indonesia pushes cross-sector efforts to empower disabled citizens

Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Community Empowerment Abdul Muhaimin Iskandar reaffirmed the governments ...

Antara News 2 Dec 2025 9:24 pm

Ministry bolsters health logistics for Sumatra's disaster-hit regions

The Health Ministry has increased its healthcare response and logistical aid to flood- and landslide-affected areas in ...

Antara News 2 Dec 2025 9:14 pm

Indonesian troops brave raging rivers to reach stranded Aceh villages

Indonesian soldiers and residents crossed swollen rivers to reach isolated villages in Aceh Tengah, delivering aid to ...

Antara News 2 Dec 2025 8:51 pm

Govt avoids national emergency as situation deemed manageable: MPR

President Prabowo Subianto has not declared a national disaster emergency over the severe floods in Sumatra because the ...

Antara News 2 Dec 2025 8:03 pm

Indonesia to hold first national human rights conference

The Human Rights Ministry is formulating steps for human rights development in the National Human Rights (HAM) ...

Antara News 2 Dec 2025 7:55 pm

Prabowo receives report linking Sumatra floods to illegal logging

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has received a comprehensive report on the causes of recent major floods across ...

Antara News 2 Dec 2025 7:45 pm

Guardians of Lombok's turtles: How a small community fights extinction

On Indonesia's Lombok Island in West Nusa Tenggara, Masnun (47) has devoted his life to protecting sea turtles ...

Antara News 2 Dec 2025 7:29 pm

Former Honduran President released from U.S. prison after Trump pardon

The release came days after a presidential election in Honduras, in which Trump has backed presidential candidate Nasry Asfura of the conservative National Party

The Hindu 2 Dec 2025 7:03 pm

Indonesia's BNPB reopens key Aceh route as restoration efforts hasten

The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) informed that four-wheeled vehicles are now allowed to pass through the ...

Antara News 2 Dec 2025 6:34 pm

Israeli fire kills four Palestinians in Gaza and West Bank

An Israeli drone strike killed a journalist in southern Gaza on Dec 2, officials at Nasser Hospital, which received the body, said; 350 Palestinians have been killed across the territory since a ceasefire on Oct. 11

The Hindu 2 Dec 2025 5:59 pm

Former Pak PM Imran Khans sister allowed to meet him in Adiala Jail

Lahore: The Pakistan government on Tuesday allowed Imran Khans sister to meet him in prison after a large number of party supporters gathered outside Rawalpindis Adiala Jail following speculation over his health and well-being. An unannounced ban was placed on meeting the 73-year-old former cricketer-turned-politician, who has been in prison since August 2023 in multiple Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 2 Dec 2025 5:51 pm

Sumatra floods: Indonesia's BNPB confirms 604 dead, 468 still missing

The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) informed that the latest death toll from the floods and landslides in ...

Antara News 2 Dec 2025 5:47 pm

Myanmar Junta Boss Urges Civil Servants to Vote for Military-Aligned Candidates

Min Aung Hlaing signals that civil servants should support junta-backed USDP politicians in this months election.

The Irrawaddy 2 Dec 2025 5:31 pm

Basarnas deploys 1,154 rescuers as search intensifies in West Sumatra

The Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) said it is focusing on search operations for disaster ...

Antara News 2 Dec 2025 5:28 pm

Indonesia urged to bolster governance, anti-graft drive for OECD bid

Indonesia must strengthen legal governance and anti-corruption enforcement before joining the Organisation for Economic ...

Antara News 2 Dec 2025 5:20 pm

Indonesia races to build temporary homes for flood-landslide victims

The government is preparing temporary housing for victims of floods and landslides in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West ...

Antara News 2 Dec 2025 5:18 pm

Indonesia deports Swedish suspect wanted for serious violent crimes

Indonesia's Directorate General of Immigration has deported a 34-year-old Swedish national, identified as the ...

Antara News 2 Dec 2025 4:33 pm

Siege Mentality: Why Myanmars Generals Still Trust No One

Decades of fear, mythmaking and foreign entanglements have shaped a military mindset that blocks reform and deepens the countrys isolation.

The Irrawaddy 2 Dec 2025 4:14 pm

Indonesia launches new Immigration Research Center in Bali

The Directorate General of Immigration and Udayana University (Unud) in Bali have agreed to establish an Indonesian ...

Antara News 2 Dec 2025 4:14 pm

Over 300 Attend China-ASEAN Legal Cooperation Talks in Chongqing

A news report fromiChongqing. The 7thChina-ASEAN Legal Cooperation Forum opened ...

Antara News 2 Dec 2025 4:08 pm

Bali Magical Adventure - Marine Safari Bali Brings a New Wave of Ocean Discovery to Southeast Asia

Balicontinues to reinvent itself beyond beaches and nightlife. Hidden within the lush grounds of Taman ...

Antara News 2 Dec 2025 3:59 pm

Government official among four killed in ambush in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The attack in the Bannu district targeted a vehicle of Shah Waliullah, the assistant commissioner of North Waziristan; Waliullah was killed after the attack; two constables and a local were also killed while two other police officials sustained injuries, police said

The Hindu 2 Dec 2025 3:02 pm

Overseas Myanmar Voters Spurn Election Despite Junta Intimidation

Migrant communities from Thailand to Korea are resisting pressure to cast advance ballots as the regime seeks legitimacy for a vote widely dismissed as a sham to cement military rule.

The Irrawaddy 2 Dec 2025 2:48 pm

PT KAI rushes to repair flood-hit rail lines in Northern Sumatra

Indonesias state rail operator PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) is working to restore rail lines across northern ...

Antara News 2 Dec 2025 2:14 pm

Indonesia races to repair 14 flood-damaged bridges in Aceh

Indonesias Public Works Ministry is accelerating repairs on 14 bridges in Aceh damaged by severe floods and ...

Antara News 2 Dec 2025 2:02 pm

Ex-Deputy Energy Minister to Face Corruption Charges

Thant Sin, who held the lucrative post of chair of the fuel import committee, seems to have fallen victim to turf wars in the juntas top echelons.

The Irrawaddy 2 Dec 2025 1:52 pm

Bulogspeeds food aid to flood-hit communities in Sumatra

Indonesias state logistics agency Bulog is accelerating food distribution to flood-affected communities in Aceh, ...

Antara News 2 Dec 2025 1:52 pm

Indonesia clarifies incident, boosts air aid to flood-hit areas

The Indonesian government said it continues to deliver aid by air to isolated communities in flood-hit regions ...

Antara News 2 Dec 2025 1:50 pm

Agriculture ministry mobilizes food aid for flood-hit provinces

Indonesias Agriculture Ministry has deployed food and essential supplies for communities hit by floods ...

Antara News 2 Dec 2025 1:42 pm

Religious Affairs Ministry raises Rp155 bln for Sumatra flood relief

Indonesias Religious Affairs Ministry has raised about Rp155 billion (US$9.3 million) to deliver essential aid ...

Antara News 2 Dec 2025 1:37 pm

RI Govt sends 40 tonnes of aid to flood-hit Sumatra provinces

Indonesias Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs has shipped emergency relief to flood- and ...

Antara News 2 Dec 2025 1:33 pm

Ministry sets up 30 public kitchens for Sumatra floods relief

The Ministry of Social Affairs has deployed public kitchens at 30 sites capable of producing more than 80,000 meals a ...

Antara News 2 Dec 2025 1:22 pm

Leading Industry Transformation | Anyuan Mold Cooperates with UnionTech

Anyuan Mold, a well-known mold manufacturer inChina, empowers footwearmold industry with metal additive ...

Antara News 2 Dec 2025 1:02 pm

Smith's Kitchen & Bar In Vietnam Achieves Asia Categories At Luxury Restaurant Awards 2025

Smith's Kitchen & Bar, the preeminent luxury F&B destination under the Silverland Hospitality Group ...

Antara News 2 Dec 2025 12:58 pm

Sumatra floods: Govt readies additional funds for rescue operations

The Indonesian government is ready to allocate additional funds to the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) to ...

Antara News 2 Dec 2025 12:55 pm

India tells smartphone makers to put state-run cyber safety app on new devices

India wants all smartphone makers to pre-install new devices with a state-owned cyber security app.

BBC 2 Dec 2025 12:46 pm

Sumatra floods: SOEs join hands to speed up aid delivery

Indonesias sovereign wealth manager Danantara and the State-Owned Enterprises Regulatory Agency (BP BUMN) have ...

Antara News 2 Dec 2025 12:16 pm

2Africa Submarine Cable's Core Infrastructure Completed China Mobile International

China Mobile International Limited (CMI), along with seven global partners including Bayobab, center3, Meta, Orange, ...

Antara News 2 Dec 2025 12:09 pm

Minister inspects flood shelters to ensuresafety of women, children

Indonesias womens empowerment and child protection minister visited a flood evacuation centre in Padang, ...

Antara News 2 Dec 2025 12:05 pm

Govt races to reopen schools after floods leave one million displaced

The Indonesian government is racing to reopen schools in flood- and landslide-hit areas of Aceh, North Sumatra and West ...

Antara News 2 Dec 2025 11:59 am

Unlocking ASEANs digital trade with digital business identity

Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN, affirmed ASEANs commitment to leading the charge in digital ...

Antara News 2 Dec 2025 10:53 am

Sumatra floods: RI Govt vows support for vulnerable groups

Indonesias Minister of Womens Empowerment and Child Protection Arifah Fauzi affirmed the ...

Antara News 2 Dec 2025 10:10 am

Sumatra floods: Prabowo orders stronger response to protect public

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has ordered intensified efforts to ensure public safety and accelerate response ...

Antara News 2 Dec 2025 9:56 am

Infobip unveils 2026 trends poised to transform customer engagement and digital ecosystems

Global cloud communications platformInfobiptoday announces its predictions for 2026, spotlighting ...

Antara News 2 Dec 2025 9:54 am

Steel Architectural Awards ASEAN 2026 launches to champion timeless design across ASEAN

The Steel Architectural Awards ASEAN 2026 program was officially launched at a high-energy symposium ...

Antara News 2 Dec 2025 9:50 am

The ridge that started at the Xiamen - a 40-year chronicle of Xiamen International Bank

For the past four decades, a financial bridge in Xiamen that began in the early days of reform and opening-up has ...

Antara News 2 Dec 2025 9:29 am

Pakistan: PTI to stage protests in twin cities as Imran Khan remains inaccessible

Islamabad: With Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan remaining unreachable to party leaders and even his family members, the party has announced protests outside the Islamabad High Court and Rawalpindis Adiala jail on Tuesday. The demonstrations come amid the governments decision to impose a ban on public gatherings and restrict visitation rights, escalating concerns about Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 2 Dec 2025 9:18 am

Straight to the Source Returns, Spotlighting Taiwan's Rich Food Heritage

TaiwanPlus is pleased to present Straight to the Source Season 2, taking viewers on an in-depth journey ...

Antara News 2 Dec 2025 9:16 am

RI Govt restores key routes to speed aid after Sumatra floods

The Indonesian government has reopened two vital routes in North Sumatra, accelerating deliveries of aid to communities ...

Antara News 2 Dec 2025 9:04 am

Son of 'El Chapo' pleads guilty in U.S. drug prosecution

Guzman Lopez faced multiple charges in the U.S. of funneling huge quantities of fentanyl and other drugs to U.S. streets

The Hindu 2 Dec 2025 7:54 am

Zelenskyy says U.S. peace plan 'looks better' with revisions but work continues

Zelenskyy called the topic of Ukraines control over its territories the most complicated in discussions over the plan

The Hindu 2 Dec 2025 7:01 am

Trump holds Venezuela meeting as Maduro rejects slaves peace

The meeting comes as Donald Trump ramps up pressure with a major naval build-up in the Caribbean, bombings of suspected drug-ferrying boats, and ominous warnings to avoid Venezuelan airspace

The Hindu 2 Dec 2025 5:00 am

Police officer killed in suicide bombing in northwest Pakistan

The attack happened in Lakki Marwat, a district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, a local police official said

The Hindu 2 Dec 2025 4:11 am

White House says very optimistic on chances of Ukraine deal

The Ukrainian negotiator Rustem Umerov said the talks achieved significant progress but that some issues remained unresolved

The Hindu 2 Dec 2025 1:57 am

International community pledges support as cyclone toll in Sri Lanka climbs to 390

According to an initial assessment by the UN, over 15,000 homes have been destroyed, more than 200 roads remain inaccessible, and sections of the rail network and national power grid have been affected

The Hindu 1 Dec 2025 11:04 pm

Indonesia commits US$1 billion as it joins New Development Bank

Indonesia has committed an initial US$1 billion investment after joining the *New Development Bank (NDB), marking its ...

Antara News 1 Dec 2025 8:51 pm

Digitalization key to village co-ops' modern operations: ministry

The Ministry of Cooperatives underscored that digitalization in management and intensive mentoring are key for Red and ...

Antara News 1 Dec 2025 8:42 pm

Sumatra floods: ministry speeds up efforts to restore telecom services

The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs is accelerating efforts to restore telecommunication ...

Antara News 1 Dec 2025 8:03 pm

ICC President vows to resist U.S. and Russian pressure despite sanctions and threats

Nine staff members, including six judges and the court's chief prosecutor, have been sanctioned by U.S. President Donald Trump for pursuing investigations into U.S. and Israeli officials

The Hindu 1 Dec 2025 7:15 pm

Indian student who was stabbed to death in UK is named

Vijay Kumar, 30, died from serious injuries after he was found on Barbourne Road, Worcester.

BBC 1 Dec 2025 7:09 pm

Trade Minister targets IEU-CEPA signing by January 2026

Trade Minister Budi Santoso has set a target for the signing of the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic ...

Antara News 1 Dec 2025 7:09 pm

Sumatra floods: Govt to involve universities in environmental review

Indonesias Environment Ministry (KLH) will collaborate with universities in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West ...

Antara News 1 Dec 2025 7:06 pm

Indonesia to review mining practices after Sumatra floods

Indonesias Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Ministry announced plans to evaluate mining operations that fail ...

Antara News 1 Dec 2025 6:23 pm

Visiting Sumatra, Prabowo says state wealth belongs to the people

President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that the nations wealth is properly managed and ...

Antara News 1 Dec 2025 6:14 pm

Govt to review environmental approvals for flood-affected areas

The Environment Ministry (KLH) will review the environmental approval documents of companies operating in flood and ...

Antara News 1 Dec 2025 5:50 pm

Junta Sets Up Committee to Expedite China-Backed Muse-Mandalay Railway

The committees creation comes as Beijing pressures ethnic armed groups and the junta to clear the way for the project, a strategic priority under its BRI.

The Irrawaddy 1 Dec 2025 5:36 pm

Maluku Language Center intensifies polyglot generation movement

The Maluku Provincial Language Center (BBPM) is intensifying the Polyglot Generation Movement to prevent the extinction ...

Antara News 1 Dec 2025 5:28 pm

Myanmar Generals Long Tradition of Protecting Crime Bosses Is Being Tested

For decades, the military has protected drug lords and crime syndicates. As the US moves against regional scam centers, the juntas own criminal ties are under scrutiny.

The Irrawaddy 1 Dec 2025 5:17 pm

Sumatra floods: Basarnas evacuates 33.000 residents from three regions

The National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) recorded that 33,173 victims were safely evacuated from areas affected ...

Antara News 1 Dec 2025 5:15 pm

Report says world's biggest arms producers increased revenue by 5.9% last year to record level

Twenty-three of the 26 companies in Europe, excluding Russia, saw their arms revenue increase as the continent boosted spending.

The Hindu 1 Dec 2025 5:10 pm

Junta-Aligned Karen Militia Relocating Chinese Scam Workers to Myanmar Cities

Locals report a mass exodus of foreign fraudsters from KK Park and Shwe Kokko as the billion-dollar scam industry is shifted to other towns under the guise of a regime crackdown.

The Irrawaddy 1 Dec 2025 4:52 pm

Prabowo pledges full state backing for survivors of Sumatra disasters

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto highlighted the government's solidarity with victims of the Sumatra floods ...

Antara News 1 Dec 2025 4:27 pm

Prabowo directs Polri to restore cut-off roads after Sumatra floods

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has instructed the National Police (Polri) to immediately repair road access that ...

Antara News 1 Dec 2025 3:52 pm

Prabowo orders swift, accurate response to Sumatra natural disaster

President Prabowo Subianto has ordered a swift, accurate, and comprehensive response to the severe flooding and ...

Antara News 1 Dec 2025 3:44 pm

Sumatra disaster response marks largest SAR operation this year

The National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) stated that the ongoing search-and-rescue effort for Aceh, North ...

Antara News 1 Dec 2025 3:37 pm